Gentleman and Scholar: Thomas James Barron, 1903 - 1992

Download or read book Gentleman and Scholar: Thomas James Barron, 1903 - 1992 written by Jonathan A. Smyth and published by Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne . This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication explores aspects of Irish studies in terms of early Irish history, literature, archaeology and folklore. It includes a semi-biographical account of the industrious lifetime and valuable studies of Thomas J (Tom) Barron, native to Knockbride, Co. Cavan. The content extends discussion of his vast contribution, as documented in the National Museum of Ireland, with particular emphasis on his ground-breaking theory on the significance of the early Iron-age 'Corleck Head'.